Iran War Escalation and Global Oil Supply Crisis
The Iran war is intensifying with a US vessel disabled while breaching the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Oil near $90, diesel prices surging. IEA warns global oil stockpiles are plummeting with 4.3M bpd production loss. The conflict is dragging, adding pressure to a slowing US economy with first monthly job loss since Feb and inflation double target.
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Updated Aug 13, 2026